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Recent Examples of clutch bag
Hathaway wore an elegant black t-shirt with an asymmetric skirt, accessorized with a leather belt and a large clutch bag for the occasion.
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In a potential nod to the late designer, who died last month, the duchess finished her ensemble with a satin clutch bag and pumps by the Italian design house.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Fans cannot bring: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
In a potential nod to the late designer, who died last month, the duchess finished her ensemble with a satin clutch bag and pumps by the Italian design house.
—Isaac Bickerstaff, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2025
At the tournament, Lohan appeared to wear a light pink Chanel printed mini dress from the fashion house’s 1996 runway collection with a black Chanel clutch bag.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Fans cannot bring: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, diaper bags, cinch bags, non-approved seat cushions, luggage of any kind, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutch bag
Noun
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Yeah, no, the purse was not in there.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Burger continued his hot play going 1 for 4 with an RBI against the Mariners including a clutch two out hit in the sixth inning to give the Rangers the lead.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
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The couple lost their first clutch of eggs, which were laid in January, after ravens breached the nest.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Elegant folding design for easy storage in bags, backpacks or purses with a lightweight yet durable frame for everyday use.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The daughter participated in all parts of the party, expecting a goodie bag, cake, pizza, etc.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hitting home American consumers aren’t facing the gas and food shortages or power outages other countries are seeing from the war, but they will be hit in the pocketbook.—
Aya S. Chacar,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Mortgages Another way the war is hitting Americans' pocketbooks is in the housing market, where mortgage rates have risen for five straight weeks after briefly dipping below 6% in late February.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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If seed phrases for crypto wallets are exposed, attackers could drain funds permanently.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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But another result, according to experts and projections from government officials, figures to touch wallets.—
Andre Mouchard,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this explanation doesn’t account for another shift – why affluent consumers are foregoing splurges on items like designer handbags in favor of premium groceries.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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There is also jewelry, hats, handbags, gloves and more, all of which Queen Elizabeth donned for specific purposes.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Clutch bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutch%20bag. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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